Judges' Docket
Weekly JHHS Newsletter from Principal Kablan - 3/19/2021
Writing SOL Makeups
Makeup dates for testing are available on Thursday, March 25 and Friday, March 26. Students and parents have received an email if this is necessary. Students should report to the media lab by 8:20 on these dates.
Conference Night - Tuesday, March 23rd
It’s the time of the year to have parent, teacher, student conferences. These will be held on March 23, 2021. Virtual conferences will take place in 15-minute increments from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. via Google Meet. Parents can sign up for a time on pickatime.com. For your convenience this is linked on the homepage of our website. At a later date, teachers will send to the student an individual Google Meet code for the meeting. The parent and student will join the teacher at the correct time on March 23. If a time slot is unavailable for you, please contact your student’s teacher.
Date: March 23, 2021
Time: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Google Meet invite sent to student
Signup: pickatime.com
Participants: Teacher, Parent, and Student
Parents: Sign Up To Help with Conference Night Dinner on 3/23
You have been invited by JHHS PTSO to sign up for "Conference Night Teacher Dinner." Please click here to view the online sign up sheet.
Seniors, Be Sure To Place Your Cap and Gown Order
To order JUST a Cap and Gown, clicking here will take you directly to that page on the Jostens website.
Click here to go to browse all Jostens graduation products, call 1-800-jostens to place your order as soon as possible. Payment options are available.
Contact Mrs. Strigel in the principal's office if you need any assistance.
AP Exam Schedule (Updated - March 2021)
Attention Students and Parents, here is the updated AP Exam Schedule for 2021. Please be advised of the changes in dates and times for the exams, especially for students in Environmental Science who will test on Thursday, May 27th at 4:00 pm at school. The locations of exams will come out in early April to parents and students
SENIORS: Free Individualized Help with FAFSA
If you haven't completed your FAFSA, the time is NOW... and there is HELP! Starting March 15, 2021 students and families can go to the Virginia College Access Network webpage and schedule a meeting with an access provider from Access College Foundation, ECMC’s The College Places, GReat Aspirations Scholarship Program (GRASP), the Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (VASFAA), or the Virginia College Advising Corps (VCAC). This service is open to all! Completing the FAFSA is the first step toward accessing Financial Aid for college or trade schools after high school.
Virtual Academy Day For US Service Academies on April 17
The Office of Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton in Virginia’s 10th Congressional District would like to invite all high school students that have interest in attending any of the five United States Service Academies, or have an interest in a future in the US military, to participate in the 2021 VA-10 Virtual Academy Day, to be held on Saturday April 17th, from 10:00am-12:00pm. This will be an outstanding opportunity for your students to hear from staff, alumni, and current cadets from the four nomination required academies (USNA, USMA, USAFA, and USMMA) as well as the Coast Guard Academy and representatives from ROTC and Military Colleges from across the state.
Attached you will find the flyer for the 2021 Academy Day. Frequently asked questions regarding the academy nomination process are available here.
If you have any questions please direct to Anthony.barnes@mail.house.gov or 202-380-6362.
School Board Student Representative Application
Need Some Math Help?
Get FREE virtual math tutoring from student tutors and faculty through Shenandoah University’s Math Enrichment Center.
More information here.
Library News
COVID-19 Partial Re-opening Procedures: The library will be open for individuals to browse and check out books starting Monday, March 22. Students must use hand sanitizer upon entering. Check out this virtual tour to help you find your way around. We highly recommend using the JHHS Library Destiny Discover link on Classlink to search for particular books before coming since our catalog computers are not being used at this time.
The 2021-22 Virginia Readers’ Choice nominations have been announced. The purpose of this program is to encourage readers to become better acquainted with contemporary books with outstanding literary appeal, to broaden students’ awareness of literature as a life-long pleasure, to encourage reading aloud in classrooms as a means of introducing reading for pleasure, and to honor favorite books and their authors. View this presentation to learn more about the nominees and check one out.
Voting For The 2020-2021 Titles Is Open Now - May 31 (Extended Deadline)
To become a qualified voter, a participant must have read at least 4 of the books. If you qualify, follow this link to cast your ballot for the 2020-2021 VRC Titles!
Summer Opportunity: Considering a Career in Law, Business and/or Technology?
The Center for Legal & Court Technology (CLCT) at William & Mary Law School is offering online courses this summer. "This is a great way to introduce students to transformative courses that can help shape their future careers in law, business, and/or technology."
This summer, we will offer the following courses for high school & college students:
Introduction to Law & the U.S. Legal System (2 Options: June 28 - July 1, 2021, or July 12 - July 15, 2021)
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence & the Law (July 12 - July 14, 2021)
Introduction to Negotiations (July 19 - July 21, 2021)
Introduction to Interrogation and Self-incrimination (July 21, 2021)
Introduction to Evidence (July 22 - 23, 2021)
Introduction to Search & Seizure (July 26 - 27, 2021)
Introduction to Torts (July 28 - 29, 2021)
Registration is now open on our website here. There is a cost for these courses.
American Legion Virginia Girls State Program
The American Legion Virginia Girls State provides participants an opportunity to learn, in a few days, the mechanics, objectives, and ideals of democracy. “Learning by doing” is the keynote to the success of this program. This year the event will be held virtually from June 20th- 26th. Students must be in their junior year of high school and complete an application from the American Legion. Applications will be available soon for students on the School Counseling website.
For more information and details, visit www.vagirlsstate.org. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Mungavin.
American Legion Virginia Boys State Program
The American Legion Boys State Program will be held at Radford University in Radford, VA, June 20-26, 2021. Eligibility for the program is to outstanding young men of the junior class who possess and demonstrate leadership, character, and honesty. For more information and details visit the Virginia Boys State website www.vaboysstate.org.
Students who are interested must complete a one paged typed and double spaced essay on Americanism and "Why I would like to live in America." Essays are due to Mrs. Mungavin in the Counseling Office by Friday, March 26th, 2021. They will then be submitted to the American Legion for review and the selection process.
Biliteracy Seal
Are you interested in earning the Virginia State Seal of Biliteracy? JHHS is offering students the chance to take the AVANT 4S test in Spanish, French, German, and other languages.
What is it? The Seal of Biliteracy is a special stamp/seal that gets added to your diploma and listed on your transcripts.
How does it help me? This seal shows colleges, the military, and jobs that you can communicate in two different languages. This is a valuable skill!
What is the test like? The test is 4 different parts: reading, writing, speaking and listening. It takes 2-3 hours to complete the whole test. You will need to speak into a microphone for the speaking part. You can see samples from the AVANT 4S test and try it out HERE.
How does it work? You will get four scores (one for each part). In order to earn the Seal of Biliteracy, you must score a 5 or higher (out of 9) in each section.
Who? Any student at Handley can take the test. If you have already taken an AP test in this language and earned a 3 or higher- Congrats! You already have the Biliteracy Seal!
When? You can pick from 2 days/times.
---Wednesday, April 28 in the morning (8:30-11:30)
---Wednesday May 5 in the afternoon (12:00-3:00)
What you need to do! STUDENTS check your email for BILITERACY SEAL, fill out the form to get on the list. Must be completed by Friday, April 9
Contact Person: Maggie Gavello (gavello@wps.k12.va.us)
Local Food Pantry Information
Valley Assistance Network would like to provide residents with local food pantry information.
Here is the March pantry calendar.
Here is the April pantry calendar.
Notes from the Clinic
Economics and Personal Finance Summer Online Course
We will be offering the opportunity for students in the rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade to complete their Economics and Personal Finance course online through Edgenuity this summer. This course is a graduation requirement for students. The course will run from June 1st until August 2nd. Students are able to go at their own pace but must complete the course by August 2nd. In the Fall Semester, there will be a day in which the W!SE Financial Literacy Exam will be given to students.
The cost is $140 and a sliding scale is available for students eligible for free/reduced lunch. Payments can be made using a credit card through myschoolbucks (an additional 4% must be added to the total). Cash or check is also accepted and checks should be made payable to Handley High School. Registration form, honor code agreement, and payment must be received by April 16, 2021 to the Counseling Office in order to be enrolled in this course.
After registering for the course, there will be an informational meeting later in the semester in which students will receive their login information.
Copies of the registration form and honor code agreement are available on the School Counseling website under summer opportunities and in the Counseling Office.
If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor.
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Now Open for the Class of 2022!
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program is now open for class of 2022 students. It guides students step-by-step through the college planning process. For each step that a student completes, they'll earn a chance at a $500 scholarship. When they complete all six steps, they'll earn a chance at $40,000.
Sign up and take the first step by building a college list.
If Your Child Is Diagnosed with Covid...
Free Meals Available on Wednesdays!
During the 2020-2021 school year, free meals for all students will be available for pickup at each school on Wednesdays from 11 am until 1 pm. Students do not need to be present for meal pick up and no documentation is required.
Students will receive one breakfast and one lunch for each day they are not physically in school.
- Hybrid schedule students will receive 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches.
- 100% Distance Learning students will receive 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches.
You can pick up meals for all your children at one single school.
Please fill this form. This will help us with planning our food orders and labor requirements. Thank you for your help!